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The California Senate held two hearings today as part of special legislative sessions ordered by Governor Jerry Brown. The sessions will deal with infrastructure and health financing. But some lawmakers wonder what they will accomplish.

California’s Managed Care Organization tax is a federal revenue source that’s expected to bring in over $1 billion in the coming year. But the federal government says it must be changed. And that could affect consumers.

Gov. Jerry Brown and the California Legislature have yet to agree on a state budget. One of the areas of disagreement centers on Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. The Legislature will vote on its budget plan Monday.